CHSWG Parent Update June 2021
Please see update from June's meeting, how are services managing?
Parents update June 21.docx
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Do you have any comments about the services your child is receiving in Doncaster?
CHSWG parent info.docx
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Doncaster LA SEND hearing impairment update Nov 2020
Please see attached useful info from the Hearing Impaired Service
Doncaster LA SEND Hearing Impairment upd[...]
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Teachers of the Deaf - UPDATED
See document below which includes useful contact details and working days for Doncaster's Teachers of the Deaf
ToD's with Working Days Jan.docx
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Local events

Doncaster LA SEND Hearing Impairment (HI) Service:

Audiology appointments/equipment information

Over the summer, audiology appointments were cancelled. There is now a backlog and many young people have waited months for hearing tests. You can help by attending appointments offered, or rearranging them as early as possible, so the slot can be offered to another child.

If you require a hearing appointment, new moulds, batteries or tubing, please contact your audiology department:

Doncaster Royal Infirmary Children’s Audiology Department

Tel: 01302 642763 - leave a voicemail if no one answers

Or Email: dbth.childrens.audiology@nhs.net

Remember to include:

1.Your child’s name and date of birth or NHS number

2.What you require

3.Your address

4.Phone number where they can reach you

Upcoming NDCS events:

Please see website (www.ndcs.org.uk) or below link:

For more information and to book any session please see https://www.ndcs.org.uk/our-services/our-events/events-for-parents-carers-and-families/online-events/

Our free Family Sign Language Course is now at week 8 of 12 and families can access these at any time through the link above.

Events

We are back!!! Yeah...

It was great to see families again and even see some new faces when we last met in June.

Upcoming events:

All events are free for Hearing Impaired children and siblings.

Adults only meal

Tuesday 21 Sept 7pm

Barley Twist (Table Table)

High Fisher Gate, Doncaster,

DN1 1QZ

Please note this event is NOT funded by DDCS.

Sandal Beat Woods

Sunday 3rd Oct, 10.30-11.30

Ledger Way, Doncaster, DN2 5QB

Meet in the middle at the park.

Goals (Football)

6th or 7th Nov 10-11 TBC

Worcester Ave, Doncaster, DN2 4NB.

Pitch and Coach to entertain the kids while adults have a drink and catch up.

Christmas Event

Saturday 4 Dec 5-7pm

Full details still to be confirmed

Please ensure you follow all Government recommendations to ensure yourself and others are kept safe.

We look forward to seeing you.

Look for the DDCS Jackets!

Due to COVID 19 all below events are on hold but you can see the kind of events we would usually be planning:

We meet on the first weekend of every month, we aim to have a variety of activities and venues to suit all.

If you have any suggestions for future meets, then please let us know.

Astrabound

6 Crompton Road

Buisness Park, Wheatley hall Rd

DN2 4PA

Suitable for 12yrs and under

Easter Egg Hunt, Sandal Beat Woods

Leger Way, Doncaster DN2 5QB

Meet at the Park in the middle

Sandall Park

Thorne Road, Doncaster DN2 5DY

Meet at the Park, next to the cafe and car park

Picnic, Cusworth Hall

Cusworth Ln, Doncaster, DN5 7TU

Bring a picnic and join us at the park opp the car park

All events are free for Hearing Impaired children and siblings.

Do you want to have a say and help shape future services for your child? If so then please read the attached document about CHSWG and how we can help.

Useful Information/Links

National Deaf Children's Society

www.ndcs.org.uk

Doncaster Parents Voice

Dpvoice@doncastercarers.org.uk

https://www.facebook.com/parentforumdn

DICE Doncaster

www.dicedoncaster.co.uk/

Doncaster Families Information Service

www.doncaster.gov.uk/fis

Aiming High Doncaster

http://www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/schools/short-breaks

Together Information Exchange (TIE card) activity discount card

www.doncaster.gov.uk/tie

Doncaster SENDIAS Service

www.doncaster.gov.uk/sendias

Max Card

Contact Doncaster Carers Centre Tel 01302 637566 to purchase

For details of offers see mymaxcard.co.uk

NDCS - Supporting remote learning

Across the UK, many schools are currently closed to most children. Instead, remote education is being provided. We know this can be challenging for many deaf children but we have some resources that can help.

Is your child finding remote learning difficult? If they are, then discuss with the school how they will make sure that your child can still access education. You can share our tips for remote teaching with them.

About Us

Doncaster Deaf Children's Society (DDCS) was established in November 2014 by a group of parents with deaf children with the aim of bringing together families affected by a child with hearing loss.

We intend to represent the views of parents, offer social events and provide support to newly diagnosed familes.